Many participants came fully dressed in support of the Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure on Saturday, October 5th, 2013 along Allen Parkway in Houston, TX.

Many participants came fully dressed in support of the Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure on Saturday, October 5th, 2013 along Allen Parkway in Houston, TX.

Photo: Jamaal Ellis, For The Chronicle

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Hundreds of posters and signs showing love and support of those fighting breast cancer - past and present - could be seen all throughout the Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure on Saturday, October 5th, 2013 along Allen Parkway in Houston, TX. less

Hundreds of posters and signs showing love and support of those fighting breast cancer - past and present - could be seen all throughout the Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure on Saturday, October 5th, 2013 along ... more

Photo: Jamaal Ellis, For The Chronicle

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Hundreds of posters and signs showing love and support of those fighting breast cancer - past and present - could be seen all throughout the Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure on Saturday, October 5th, 2013 along Allen Parkway in Houston, TX. less

Hundreds of posters and signs showing love and support of those fighting breast cancer - past and present - could be seen all throughout the Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure on Saturday, October 5th, 2013 along ... more

Photo: Jamaal Ellis, For The Chronicle

Hundreds of posters and signs showing love and support of those... Photo-5283044.71498 - Houston Chronicle

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Clutch stands at the start with the competitive racers during the Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure on Saturday, October 5th, 2013 along Allen Parkway in Houston, TX.

Clutch stands at the start with the competitive racers during the Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure on Saturday, October 5th, 2013 along Allen Parkway in Houston, TX.

Photo: Jamaal Ellis, For The Chronicle

Clutch stands at the start with the competitive racers during the... Photo-5283046.71498 - Houston Chronicle

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Runners at the start of the Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure on Saturday, October 5th, 2013 along Allen Parkway in Houston, TX.

Runners at the start of the Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure on Saturday, October 5th, 2013 along Allen Parkway in Houston, TX.

Photo: Jamaal Ellis, For The Chronicle

Runners at the start of the Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure on... Photo-5283048.71498 - Houston Chronicle

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Thousands of runners and walkers showed up to participate in the Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure on Saturday, October 5th, 2013 along Allen Parkway in Houston, TX.

Thousands of runners and walkers showed up to participate in the Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure on Saturday, October 5th, 2013 along Allen Parkway in Houston, TX.

Photo: Jamaal Ellis, For The Chronicle

Thousands of runners and walkers showed up to participate in the... Photo-5283050.71498 - Houston Chronicle

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Several serious and experienced runners used this race to gauge themselves against themselves and other competitors during the Susan G. Komen Race For the cure on Saturday, October 5th, 2013 along Allen Parkway in Houston, TX. less

Several serious and experienced runners used this race to gauge themselves against themselves and other competitors during the Susan G. Komen Race For the cure on Saturday, October 5th, 2013 along Allen Parkway ... more

Photo: Jamaal Ellis, For The Chronicle

Several serious and experienced runners used this race to gauge... Photo-5283051.71498 - Houston Chronicle

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Participants at the finish of the Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure on Saturday, October 5th, 2013 along Allen Parkway in Houston, TX.

Participants at the finish of the Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure on Saturday, October 5th, 2013 along Allen Parkway in Houston, TX.

Photo: Jamaal Ellis, For The Chronicle

Participants at the finish of the Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure... Photo-5283053.71498 - Houston Chronicle

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The vendor area next to Sam Houston Park after the Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure on Saturday, October 5th, 2013 along Allen Parkway in Houston, TX.

The vendor area next to Sam Houston Park after the Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure on Saturday, October 5th, 2013 along Allen Parkway in Houston, TX.

Photo: Jamaal Ellis, For The Chronicle

The vendor area next to Sam Houston Park after the Susan G. Komen... Photo-5283055.71498 - Houston Chronicle

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Memorial Flags on display in Sam Houston Park before the start of the Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure on Saturday, October 5th, 2013 along Allen Parkway in Houston, TX.

Memorial Flags on display in Sam Houston Park before the start of the Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure on Saturday, October 5th, 2013 along Allen Parkway in Houston, TX.

Rosie Villegas places pink ribbons outside of America Tower along Allen Parkway at Waugh as a group decorated signs and trees along the race route for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Friday, Oct. 4, 2013, in Houston. The race route will run down the inbound and outbound lanes of Allen Parkway Saturday. The Survivor Celebration and Sponsor Expo area will still take place in Downtown Houston. Day of race registration begins at 6:00a.m. followed by the opening ceremonies at 7:45 a.m. for more information visit http://www.komen-houston.org. less

Rosie Villegas places pink ribbons outside of America Tower along Allen Parkway at Waugh as a group decorated signs and trees along the race route for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Friday, Oct. 4, 2013, ... more

Gerardo Rosales places pink ribbons on trees outside of America Tower along Allen Parkway at Waugh as a group decorated the trees along the race route for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Friday, Oct. 4, 2013, in Houston. less

Gerardo Rosales places pink ribbons on trees outside of America Tower along Allen Parkway at Waugh as a group decorated the trees along the race route for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Friday, Oct. 4, ... more